State Police Announces Zero Fatalities in New Year’s Holiday Crash and Enforcement Results
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police investigated 481 motor vehicle crashes, which had no fatalities and injured 108 people during the New Year’s holiday weekend from Dec. 30, 2022-Jan. 1, 2023.
To coincide with the department’s zero-tolerance approach towards drivers who are operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, state troopers arrested 356 individuals for DUI during the enforcement period. Troopers also wrote a total of 12,445 citations for various traffic violations to include speeding, seat belt and child seat infractions.
Crash Data
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatal Crashes | People Killed | People Injured | Alcohol-Related Crashes | Alcohol-Related Fatal Crashes |
| 2022-23 (3 days) | 481 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 51 | 0 |
| 2021-22 (3 days) | 471 | 2 | 2 | 97 | 41 | 1 |
Enforcement Data
| Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
| 2022-23 (3 days) | 356 | 4,126 | 67 | 378 | 7,874 |
| 2021-22 (3 days) | 278 | 3,632 | 68 | 310 | 6,223 |
More information on 2023 New Year’s holiday enforcement, broken down by troop, is available here. These statistics cover only those incidents investigated by the state police and do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.
Patricia Regina Stelljes, 74, of Gaines, PA
Patricia Regina Stelljes, 74, of Gaines, PA passed away on January 2nd, 2023, after a battle with lung cancer.
Pat was born on October 24 to William and Jean Duaime in Philadelphia, PA. After graduating from St. Hubert High School in 1966, Pat got her first full time job at Bell Telephone where she met her husband, William. They were married in November 1970 and had two children, Christina and Daniel.
Pat worked for twenty years at the Log Cabin Inn in Rexford, PA and then for Thomas Vroman Associates in Watrous, PA. After retiring in 2013, Pat enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, yearly vacations with her daughter to Ocean City, MD and attending numerous extended family gatherings.
Pat is survived by her husband William, her children Christina and Daniel (Kristin) and her two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Thomas. She is also survived by brothers William (Mary), Robert, Stephen (Denyse), John, Rev. Jeffrey T. C.S.SP. and Douglas; sisters Carol (Bill) and Janet (Paul) Miller, sister-in-law Diane (Jim) Wade and 18 nephews and nieces.
A Mass will be held at the convenience of the family in July or August 2023. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers a donation to the American Cancer Society at http://www.cancer.org.
PUBLIC ASKED TO REPORT TURKEY FLOCKS
The Game Commission is asking for the public’s help finding turkey flocks to trap for ongoing turkey projects.
The agency is encouraging Pennsylvanians to report the location of any turkey flocks they see between now and March 15. Information is being collected online at https://pgcdatacollection.pa.gov/TurkeyBroodSurvey.
Visitors to that webpage will be asked to provide the date of the sighting, the location, and the type of land (public, private or unknown) where birds are seen, among other things.
Richard E. “Dick” Delhunty, 82, of Ridgway, PA
Richard E. “Dick” Delhunty, 82, of Ridgway, PA died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at his residence.
He was born January 28, 1940, a son of the late Jack and Verda Lyle Delhunty.
On November 14, 1964, at Faith United Church, he married Marlene Dias , who survives.
Dick was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and a member of Faith United Church. He was also member of Laurel Rod and Gun club, Elk County County Club, Fox Twp Sportsman, and Ridgway Moose. Dick enjoyed hunting, golfing, woodworking, and shooting trap and skeet. He was a avid Pirates fan and a even bigger Ridgway Elkers fan. He loved his family and enjoyed going to all their sporting events.
In addition to his wife of 58 years, he is survived by 3 children; Debra Santora and her husband Mark of N.J, Michael Delhunty and his wife Debbie of Ridgway, and Marcy Anderson and her husband Russ of Kersey, , 7 grandchildren; Daniel, Justin, Cody, Jesse, Payton, Luke, and Ryan, and 2 great-grandchildren; Logan and Landon, a sister; Mona Scott of Stow, OH, a brother, J. Samuel Delhunty of Ridgway, and numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his beloved dog, Ivory.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters; Mary Brattis, Kathryn Capuano, and Doris Kelly, 3 brothers; Frank Lyle, Jack and Wayne Delhunty.
A Celebration of Life for Richard E. Delhunty will be celebrated on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853, with Pastor Stephen Fair as celebrant.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Krise Funeral Home from 11:00 AM until the time of Service.
Memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s choice.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
PennDOT Offers Motorists Educational Tools to Help Understand
Winter Services
Clearfield, PA – Two major winter storms impacted the north central PA region last month. Now, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in District 2 is reminding motorists that being prepared for winter weather includes being educated about the winter services PennDOT provides. PennDOT District 2 serves nine counties across the region, including Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Junita, McKean, Mifflin and Potter.
“Everyone plays a part in staying safe while traveling in winter weather,” said District 2 Executive Tom Zurat. “Along with understanding PennDOT’s methods for winter service, motorists should also review road and weather conditions through 511PA before they head out.”
Troopers Arrest Former PennDOT Employee for Driver’s License Fraud
Lancaster, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop J today filed criminal charges against a former PennDOT employee accused of using his government position to facilitate a fraud scheme that allowed ineligible drivers to operate motor vehicles.
Angelo Carrion, while employed by PennDOT as a driver’s license examiner assistant, solicited money from customers in exchange for his help with knowledge tests. Carrion’s actions allowed the customers to receive learner’s permits and, subsequently, driver’s licenses, according to a criminal complaint filed by Troop J’s Vehicle Fraud Investigations Unit.
Wellsville Police Blotter
Wellsville N.Y. Police Department
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Wellsville Police arrested Edward A. Bulkeley III, age 31 of Cuba, charging him with Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle 3rd, Resisting Arrest, Reckless Driving, AUO 3rd, Uninspected Motor Vehicle, Improper/No Signal and Failed to Stop at a Stop Sign.
The charges stem from an attempted traffic stop on South Main Street and East Hanover Street area. The vehicle was pursued along East Dyke Street to Williams Avenue to the School Street area. Bulkeley was located on Merriam Heights a short time later and taken into custody.
Bulkeley was processed, issued an appearance ticket and released. Bulkeley is due to appear in Wellsville Village Court on January 24th at 4:30 pm. Wellsville Police were assisted by New York State Police. Additional charges are pending.
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Wellsville Police arrested Paula M. Hoffman, age 41 of Belmont, charging her with Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The charge stems from an incident that took place on Williams Avenue on September 6th. Hoffman was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Hoffman was released and is due back in Wellsville Village Court on March 21st at 4:30 pm.
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Wellsville Police arrested Michael J. Simon, age 46 of Wellsville, charging him with Harassment 2nd. The charge stems from an incident that took place on Merriam Heights on December 4th. Simon was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson and released. Simon is due back in Wellsville Village Court at a later date.
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Wellsville Police arrested Patrick W. Gallagher Jr, age 31 of Wellsville, charging him with Disorderly Conduct. The charge stems from an incident that took place on Scott Avenue on November 10th. Gallagher was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson and released. Gallagher is due back in Wellsville Village Court at a later date.
John J. Engel, 81, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, formerly of 151 Sugar Hill Road, St. Marys, PA
John J. Engel, 81, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, formerly of 151 Sugar Hill Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Elk Haven, after a lengthy illness.
He was born April 5, 1941 in St. Marys, son of the late John F. and Elizabeth Gregory Engel. He was a lifelong resident of the area, attended St. Marys Parochial and St. Marys Area Schools, and was a lifelong farmer at the Sugar Hill Dairy Farm. He was an avid gardener in the years following his retirement from dairy farming.
On July 12, 1980, in Queen of the World Church, he married the late Margaret A. Ross, who preceded him in death on March 23, 2006.
John is survived by his two children: Ashley Engel of Ridgway and Jonathan Engel (Michelle) of Pittsburgh; one grandchild, Jordan Plyler; his sister, Mary Busch of Phoenixville, PA; his brother, Michael Engel (Winnie) of St. Marys; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the local Grange, the PA Dairymen’s Association, and was active in the Bells of St. Marys where he met his wife square dancing. John often hosted neighbors, family, and friends at his home for bonfires, gatherings, or to just stop by and share in some fellowship. While working sunrise to sunset daily, he always had time for his children, rarely missing milestones in their lives. He loved wood working and refinished furniture for area residents.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 10:30AM with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Friday, January 6, 2023 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM and again on Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 9:00AM until 10:00AM.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC, 20090-6011.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Victoria L. Setzer “Celebration of Life slated”
COUDERSPORT, Pa.–Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life for Victoria L. “Vicki” Setzer, 56, a lifelong resident of Coudersport, at 2pm on Sunday, January 8, 2023, in the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 171 Port Allegany Road, Coudersport.
Vicki passed away on December 18, 2022.
Vicki’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
For further information, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
Joyce W. (Welch) Erway, 90, of Lawrenceville, PA
Joyce W. (Welch) Erway, 90, of Lawrenceville, PA passed away early January 1, 2023 at Carleton’s Senior Care and Rehabilitation in Wellsboro.
She was born August 9, 1932 in New York City to Edmund and Beatrice (Seeley) Welch. On September 1, 1951 she married Robert F. “Pop” Erway and together they shared 71 years of marriage.
Joyce had been a very active member at the First Presbyterian Church in Wellsboro, and loved her Wellsboro community. She enjoyed the Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center activities. But Joyce was devoted to her family, frequently baby-sitting for grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she thoroughly enjoyed spending time and being with her family.
Joyce is survived by two sons: Michael Erway (Debra) of Ottawa, KS, and Jeffrey Erway (Alisa) of Richmond, VA; a daughter: Linda Andrews (Ellsworth Richardson) of Middlebury Center, and an adopted daughter: Toni Erway Brauchler of Dunkirk, NY; ten grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son: Timmy Erway, and a granddaughter: Sarah Erway.
Her family has entrusted the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA with her arrangements, and there will be a memorial service for her and her husband at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made the First Presbyterian Church of Wellsboro, 130 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. To share a memory or condolence with her family visit www.tusseymosher.com.
Rushford Dispatched For Crash on Buffalo Street
Allegany County Fire Wire 11:05 AM
Rushford and Mts dispatched for a motor vehicle accident on Buffalo street
UGI Urges Vigilance for Signs of Carbon Monoxide
As temperatures decline and residents turn up thermostats, UGI urges customers to take several steps to ensure proper operation of natural gas heating equipment and appliances to prevent a build-up of carbon monoxide (CO) inside homes.
CO is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that is a byproduct of the incomplete combustion of fuels such as wood, charcoal, gasoline, kerosene, oil, natural gas, and propane. CO can be caused by malfunctioning heating systems or appliances as well as damaged or blocked vents and chimneys.
Indicators of CO poisoning include flu-like symptoms such as headache, nausea, and dizziness, as well as fatigue and shortness of breath. Individuals who think they might be experiencing CO poisoning should immediately seek fresh air and prompt medical attention.
Here are some simple steps to help ensure your safety:
- Make sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly. CO detectors/alarms should be located on each floor of a home, including one in each bedroom, or sleeping area.
- Have a qualified professional check your furnace, water heater, and other internal combustion appliances annually.
- Check the connections to your chimney or flue for damage or corrosion. Contact a heating professional to have your chimney and flue checked.
- Verify that both internal and external combustion air vents are unobstructed. External vents can become blocked by leaves and other debris.
For more information, visit our website.
Potter Commissioners Buy Code RED for Another Year; Click Link in Article For Free Sign Up
Potter County has signed up for another year of service from a notification system that provides the public with important alerts and time-sensitive messages on tornadoes, floods, or other emergencies.
At last week’s business meeting, Commissioners Nancy Grupp, Barry Hayman and Paul Heimel renewed a contract with OnSolve, the company that provides the “CodeRED Reverse-911 System.” Cost for another year of service is $4,763.
CodeRED sends early warnings using phone calls, email, social media sites and text messaging. Residents of Potter County are encouraged to click on the CodeRED logo to enroll their contact information. There is no fee. Additional information is also available at 274-8900, extension 501.
Corydon VFD List Officers For 2023
Chief: Matt Cobb
President: Josh Cobb
Vice President: Bill McCann
Secretary: Dakotah Girodano
Board of Directors:Doug Cobb, Chris Cobb
Bill McCann, Grant Smith
Middlebury Township Volunteer Fire Department, Inc Elects Officers
Middlebury Township Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
·Our annual elections were held last evening at the regular monthly business meeting for December.
The officers for 2023 are as follows.
* Vice President: Kyler Rice
* Secretary: Brian Baker
* Treasurer: Rick Butler
* Trustee: Henry Brooks
Trustee: Kim Carl
Trustee: Gary E. Cooper
Fire Chief: Austin Cooper
1st Asst. Chief: Derek Smith
2nd Asst. Chief: Edward Heck
3rd Asst. Chief: Doyle L Swetland
Relief Association:
President: Brian Baker
Vice President: Scott Tarbox
Secretary: Kody Rice
Treasure: Kyler Rice
Congratulations to all, Have a safe and wonderful 2023
Registration Now Open for NPRC’s Spring 2023 Semester
Do your future plans include taking college courses? The Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) Spring 2023 semester begins Wednesday, January 18th, bringing affordable education to a classroom near you! Nearly forty courses are being offered, including Introduction to Psychology, Interpersonal Communication, Foundations of Math, Music Appreciation, and Environmental Biology. These courses are part of five associate degrees – Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, and Social Sciences. If you are not interested in pursuing an associate degree at this time, NPRC’s team will help you select courses or training that meets your educational goals.
These courses are perfect for recent high school graduates, mid-career adults seeking to advance their career or begin a new one, and even current eligible high school juniors and seniors who want to earn college credits while still in high school. This program is affordable with tuition rates 70% less than the average tuition at brick-and-mortar institutions. Students with a high school diploma or GED pay $185 per credit hour. Current eligible high school students pay $60 per credit hour. Institutional Aid and scholarship opportunities are available.
These courses are offered at the Education Council’s Coudersport office, as well as more than 20 additional locations throughout northwestern Pennsylvania.
The Spring 2023 registration deadline is Thursday, January 12, 2023. For more information, contact the NPRC admissions team at admissions@rrcnpa.org or (814) 230-9010.
Republican Leaders Congratulate Rep. Mark Rozzi on Being Elected Speaker of the House
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), Republican Whip Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington), Appropriations Committee Chair Rep. Seth Grove (R-York), Caucus Chairman Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland), Caucus Secretary Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) Caucus Administrator Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) and Republican Policy Committee Chair Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) on Tuesday congratulated Rep. Mark Rozzi (I-Berks) on his election to Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
“We want to congratulate Rep. Mark Rozzi, Pennsylvania’s first Independent Speaker of the House, on his election today. Reflecting the realities of an evenly divided chamber, it is imperative we have a truly independent voice to conduct House business and manage the House floor.”
Rozzi was elected to be Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 115-85. Upon being elected, Rozzi pledged to become an Independent and caucus with neither party in the House.
Leader Cutler added, “As a former Speaker myself, I can attest to the fact that the presiding officer of this chamber must remove himself or herself from their own political beliefs and put the institution before individuals. I have known Rep. Rozzi for many years and know he will rise to the occasion and meet the moment as a truly independent leader for the Pennsylvania House.”
Upon Rozzi becoming an Independent, the partisan makeup in the House will be 101 Republicans, 98 Democrats and one Independent.
